cannes indie shorts awards

No other city in Europe honors cinema the way Cannes does, living and breathing under the lights of cinema throughout the whole year.

NOVEMBER 8-12 , 2023 | LIVE EVENT AT CINEMA OLYMPIA

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OVER 150 FILMS SCREENED

OUR MISSION IS TO DISCOVER TALENTED FILMMAKERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND HELP THEM EXPAND THEIR PROJECT POSSIBILITIES.

Enjoy one of the best short film festivals taking place in Cannes. Indie Shorts Awards Cannes brings you a unique and exciting event where you will enjoy an outstanding selection of short films worldwide in its different categories.

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Save Ralph

Spencer Susser
Ralph, a bunny being interviewed for a documentary, goes through his daily routine as a «tester» in a lab.

This four-minute stop motion animated short with the voices of Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron, Olivia Munn, mixes moving and horrifying scenes.
Recently shortlisted for the Oscars, it was premiered for the first in Europe in the 2021 edition of Cannes Indie Shorts Awards.

ALL MAIN CATEGORY AWARD WINNING FILMS WILL BE SCREENED IN OUR LIVE EVENTS.

Tala'Vision

Murad Abu Eisheh
Trapped in a war ridden reality, with the hope of one day playing in the neighborhood’s football field, 8 year old Tala finds solace and freedom in a forbidden television. However, the secret TV becomes a matter of life and death.

Gold Medalist at the Students Academy Awards, Tala’Vision had it’s French Premiere at Cannes Indie Shorts Awards.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NETWORKING WITH OTHER ARTISTS AND PEOPLE FROM THE INDUSTRY.

The Rite

Niels Schneider
Anne divides her life between the primary school where she teaches and her home where she engages in a strange ritual with her son Simon. But her daughter Helena, whom she hasn’t seen in a long time, is in town for a special performance of The Rite of Spring.

This incredible short film staring French actress Virgine Efira was screened at the last edition of Cannes Indie Shorts Awards.
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Barking Orders

Alex Tullo
When the entire British Royal family tragically dies, the Queen’s corgi finds himself next in line for the throne and in the seat of power.

Barking Orders by Alex Tullo is among winning films at the Student Oscars. The film was premiered for the first time in Europe in the opening block of Indie Shorts Awards Cannes 2021.
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Enjoy one of the best film and short film festivals taking place in Cannes. Indie short film brings you a unique and exciting event where you will enjoy the best selection of short films worldwide in its different categories

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